The minimum educational qualification required for this position is Advocate (7–10 years practice) (refer to the official notification for the exact discipline, stream or trade required). Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.
Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). Candidates domiciled in Tamil Nadu may be given preference in certain categories. Out-of-state candidates can still apply — see the notification for state-domicile requirements specific to this recruitment.
District Subordinate Court, Madurai is now accepting applications for the Madurai Court Law Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 31 Posts recruitment. A total of 31 vacancies have been opened in this recruitment cycle. Candidates who meet the Advocate (7–10 years practice) eligibility can apply through the official portal before 29 Jun 2026.
Always confirm the final details in the official notification — it is the binding source for eligibility, dates, and fees.
A position with District Subordinate Court, Madurai brings stable monthly pay, government pension, medical cover, and housing or HRA benefits — all backed by the central pay commission structure. Selected candidates also gain access to structured training programs, clear promotion pathways, and the opportunity to be posted across different parts of India during their career.
The entire application is online — candidates register on the official portal, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee online, and download the confirmation. Follow the numbered steps below carefully, because once submitted most fields cannot be edited.
The Last Date to Apply for this application is 29 Jun 2026. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.
The application fee varies by category and is listed in the Application Fee section below. Payment can be made online using debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or any accepted digital wallet. Save the payment receipt — you will need it if the system requires manual verification.
The selection process is conducted in 3 stages: Application Submission (Offline), Scrutiny of Applications & Documents and Shortlisting by Appointing Authority. Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.
The last date for receipt of the offline application is 29 June 2026. Your completed application must reach the designated address by this date via Speed Post or Registered Post.
A total of 31 contractual posts are available, covering roles such as Public Prosecutor, Government Pleader, Additional Public Prosecutor, Special Public Prosecutor (multiple specialisations), Additional Government Pleader, and Pleader doing Government Work.
You must be a practising Advocate. Posts such as Public Prosecutor, Government Pleader, and Additional Public Prosecutor require at least 7 years of practice, while Special Public Prosecutor posts require at least 10 years of practice.
No application fee is applicable for any category — General, OBC, SC, or ST — for these positions.
The application process is entirely offline. You need to download the application form from madurai.nic.in, fill it out, and send it by Speed Post or Registered Post to the address in the notification.
Selection is based on scrutiny of your submitted application and supporting documents. There is no written examination mentioned; the appointing authority shortlists candidates based on qualifications and years of practice.
The official notification PDF is available on the court's official website at madurai.nic.in. Download and read it carefully before filling in your application.
All 31 Law Officer positions under this recruitment are contractual in nature, not permanent government service posts.
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